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HOPE's ECO Fair 2019 5TH Anniversary


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 03/31/2019
HOPE Farmers Market and Austin Permaculture Guild welcome you to the FIFTH annual ECO Fair!

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Join us at Plaza Saltillo on Sunday, March 31st from 11 AM -3 pm.
**FREE Eco-conscious workshops, booths, and fun activities for all individuals, families, and businesses in the greater Austin area!**

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::#HOPEFMLive MUSIC::Announced soon!

The Eco Fair is hosted during a HOPE Farmer's Market day!
--> Come talk with your favorite environmental organizations
--> Get plugged into the eco-community and find ways to become more involved
--> Bring your kids for fun eco-activities!
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::ORGANIZATIONS ATTENDING::

Austin Permaculture Guild: An organization that teaches permaculture and works to connects the local environmental community

Austin Watershed - Grow Green "Our focus is reducing the impact of flooding, erosion and water pollution."

Bomb Your Route "Cycling to restore Texas native plants! Seeding land to restore healthy soil, provide for pollinators, conserve water resource, food, medicine & Tx beauty!"

The Center for Natural Living he Center for Natural Living is a 501(c)(3 ) public charity whose mission is to demonstrate the value of voluntary cooperation and natural living in the areas of sustainability, community development, and health by creating educational media, workshops, and seminars.

City of Austin "Austin Resource Recovery" --> Offering rebate how to's for composting and chicken keeping rebates given through the city.

Clean'n Green - Changing the world with eco friendly house cleaning.

Ecosystem Regeneration Artisans -a land restoration landscaping company serving the Central Texas area.

Fertile Ground Gardens "We are garden craftsmen who practice knowledgeable pruning and plant care."

Festival Beach Food Forest "Festival Beach Food Forest is an edible ecosystem. The park is free and open to the public on the shores of Lady Bird Lake, east of IH-35."

From Boots To Roots "Our Mission is to be a part of the solution. To provide the tools needed to empower veterans to take control of their health through agriculture and plant based cooking."

Brave Botanicals provides customers with high-quality botanicals, like kratom and CBD, at reasonable prices.

Sustainable Living Guide
The Sustainable Living Guide is an Online Education and Action Hub, based in Austin. Online classes by renowned authors, experts, and Indigenous elders give people unprecedented access to knowledge from all over the world. Austin-roots, global reach! https://sustainablelivingguide.org

The Modern Mortician "Natural Burial funeral care for People and Pets in Austin, Texas and the Central Texas area."

Wells Solar & Electrical Services "We bring homeowners and businesses affordable solar solutions that work for them using exceptional quality, fully warrantied solar energy system components."

Wildflower School of Botanical Medicine Texas Herbalism -Education, botanical sanctuary, and community center based in Austin, Texas. Classes in bioregional herbalism, field botany, responsible harvesting and land stewardship, medicine-making, and traditional healing.
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Workshops:

11:30-12:30pm Chicken Keeping Rebate Workshop
Rebates and techniques offered by the city!
City of Austin "Austin Resource Recovery"

1-2pm Composting Rebate by City of Austin

12-1pm Native Seed Bomb talk

1-3pm Making Seed Bombs

2-3pm Fire Cider Workshop

We invite you to explore Fire Cider with us! This warming tonic has long been used to boost the immune system and nourish body functions. Learn how to make this potent remedy using simple kitchen ingredients while we discuss the rich history of this highly popularized folk remedy.

Wildflower Herb School

2PM-3PM solar 101
By Wells Solar & Electrical Services

DIY Herbs Bundles-All Day
Buy some herbs and make your own herb bundles. All grown locally and very medicinal!
By Seven Feathers Trading Post

11:30-12:30pm
Plant walk
"Growing between our buildings and out of the cracks in our sidewalks are secret sources of food and medicine--the plants who form the foundation of all life by converting sunlight to leafy greenery, full of complex biochemistry! Learn the basics of how to recognize plants as old friends who offer gifts of food and medicine for those who know how to see them."
By Ecosystem Regeneration Artisans

Sustainable Living Guide 1pm-2pm
Eco-Activation! Sustainable Living for Everyone: Grow a fun & fulfilling life that’s healthy for you & the Earth

What could Your ideal life look like and how do you get there? Whether you’re just getting started or are already deeply rooted in regenerative eco-living, this workshop will empower you to thrive even more! Brought to you by the founder Lisa Pavati.

A Conversation on Conservation- All Day
Learn About Waller Creek Parks Project

Come learn about the future of Waller Creek! Stop by the Waller Creek Conservancy table to learn about a new parks district in downtown Austin and take a glimpse into the future by viewing the latest project renderings. Construction is now underway at Waterloo Park, opening mid 2020!

Waller Creek Conservancy


*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.

Location:

Plaza Saltillo 412 Comal Street
Austin, TX, 78702
United States

Phone:

512.553.1832
Contact name: 
Juli Keller
The event has already taken place on this date: 
03/31/2019
Time: 
11 AM – 3 PM